The motorsports industry has been vocal in advocating for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first declared that the 50-year-old Clean Air Act does not allow street vehicles to be converted into racing vehicles, even if the vehicles are trailered to the track and are used exclusively for motorsports competition.

The motorsports industry has been vocal in advocating for the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first declared that the 50-year-old Clean Air Act does not allow street vehicles to be converted into racing vehicles, even if the vehicles are trailered to the track and are used exclusively for motorsports competition.

This ARMO General Membership Meeting featured SEMA Government Affairs sharing state trends on emissions requirements and titles for older vehicles, regulations that could impact restoration businesses, and how SEMA can aid businesses in dealing with a legislative issue in their state or local jurisdictions.

Transitions take a while, even in the White House. But by the end of year one, the “transition” is taking shape and we can better understand what to expect from the Biden Administration.

The federal government is finalizing a regulation that will allow low-volume automakers to begin selling turnkey vehicles that resemble classic cars produced at least 25 years ago.

Understanding how to comply with EPA and CARB requirements can be complicated, but SEMA has the tools to help you through the process.

Released in December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a new Tampering Policy that replaces Mobile Source Enforcement Memo 1A (1974) and addresses civil enforcement of the Clean Air Act's prohibitions on tampering and aftermarket defeat devices.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has completed a rule that will allow low volume vehicle manufacturers to produce and sell replica cars—vehicles that appear to be at least 25 years old.

Understanding how to comply with EPA and CARB requirements can be complicated, but SEMA has the tools to help you through the process.